International ophthalmology clinics
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Intraocular medications, solutions, and instruments are an integral component of intraocular surgery. The ionic composition, pH, and osmolality should approximate aqueous humor to prevent damage to the corneal endothelium. ⋯ Many new cleaning procedures and promising new intraocular drugs are likely to be introduced in the future. The responsibility of ocular surgeons is to protect their patients from drug-, solution-, or instrument-related toxicity.
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Int Ophthalmol Clin · Jan 1998
ReviewThe epidemiology of diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy.
An apparent epidemic of diabetes is occurring in adults worldwide. This trend seems to be associated with socioeconomic and lifestyle changes. ⋯ Epidemiological studies of the impact of diabetic eye disease in developing countries are scarce. Risk factors for the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy include, among others, hyperglycemia, genetic factors, race, duration of the disease, arterial hypertension, and proteinuria.